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Xringer · 10-11-11, 08:58 PM

Yeah, it might be time to look at going back on the grid and using conservation
to limit your power use.

PV is way too costly in most cases. But, if you can get a deal you can afford to live with,
then PV is likely the best way to get away from grid dependance.

I wish we had off-peak billing. It's almost 22 cents per KWH, 24-7 here.

I plan on using the grid for as long as it stays this cheap. If cost starts getting crazy,
I'll go with a grid-tied PV system and dump the clothes drier & plasma TV..

10-11-11, 08:58 PM	#49
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Yeah, it might be time to look at going back on the grid and using conservation to limit your power use. PV is way too costly in most cases. But, if you can get a deal you can afford to live with, then PV is likely the best way to get away from grid dependance. I wish we had off-peak billing. It's almost 22 cents per KWH, 24-7 here. I plan on using the grid for as long as it stays this cheap. If cost starts getting crazy, I'll go with a grid-tied PV system and dump the clothes drier & plasma TV..